The Knicks were wracked by injuries last year but expected to enter the 2012-13 NBA season in good health. Then the injury bug bit hard again, with Stoudemire and center Tyson Chandler suffering knee injuries.

Amare Stoudemire could be out six to eight weeks after reinjuring his left knee. The New York Knicks begin their season in Brooklyn on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Chandler’s injury, which happened only 44 seconds into a preseason game, is not thought to be severe. Stoudemire ruptured a cyst behind his knee in an Oct. 19 exhibition game and initially was expected to miss two weeks.

After Stoudemire sought a second opinion over the weekend, it was revealed that more time would be needed in order for the knee to heal, according to Broussard. It was not clear whether the extra time was needed as a precaution or for a procedure, Broussard reported.

Stoudemire's injury is to the same knee on which he had microfracture surgery in 2005 as a member of the Phoenix Suns.

The Knicks will make a statement on Stoudemire’s status Tuesday, Broussard reported.